low carb high fat

vickynz711
vickynz711 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 25 in Food and Nutrition
Does mfp deduct the fiber from the carbs. I am counting carbs on lchf diet. Need to limit carbs to 20 grams a day and can be tricky.

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  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    vickynz711 wrote: »
    Does mfp deduct the fiber from the carbs. I am counting carbs on lchf diet. Need to limit carbs to 20 grams a day and can be tricky.

    No. You would have to calculate that yourself, or just go for a total of about 25-30g carbs if you want a close estimate.

    If you are going for ketosis, many find that they don't need to be below 20g per day. If it is not a strict diet plan, you may be able to be a bit more flexible.

    And...I would ignore the previous post. For most people, cholesterol is negatively affected by eating saturated fats. LCHF appears to be perfectly safe to do long term; I have read a few studies up to 2 years and more people who have been experimenting on themselves for many more years than that. Also, many find high fat is more filling than high carb.

    Best wishes.
  • vickynz711
    vickynz711 Posts: 2 Member
    Thanks. I find eating this way has cut my cravings for sugar and bad carbs. Sugar was my evil and have tried so many things to quit. So far lchf is doing the trick. Thanks
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    It is great when you find something that works for you, isn't it? :)
  • nicodemus109
    nicodemus109 Posts: 239 Member
    catscats222 wrote: »
    there are also studies that the low carb diets do not work for the long-run
    http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20359381,00.html

    Wow when I read that article it made me feel that they must have it completely backwards...
    It describes how I feel and behave on a higher carb diet. Been trying LCHF since May and have never felt better. Blood sugar fell from elevated levels to excellent levels, blood pressure dropped and so did my pulse.
    I'm never hungry, my stomach works like a charm as opposed to before where it was really bad. I'm full of energy and nowadays I get restless if I don't workout at least every day.
    And No cravings for sweets. Used to love chocolate but these days it just doesn't do it for me anymore.
    Funny we all work so different. Just glad I found something that works for me.

    Past tries to loose weight.
    Weight Watchers 6 months = -1 lbs and constant hunger and obsessing about food.
    Smart food 6 months (mostly raw food and 95% vegetarian) = +10 lbs and stomach blown to hell. Constant hunger and obsessing about food.
    LCHF 6 months = -37 lbs and feeling better than ever in the last 25 years. Some days I even struggle to reach MFP's daily recommended calorie intake. But I don't care much about the calories really, I mainly use the app to make sure I get the nutrients needed.

    The main reason for trying LCHF was to stop the blood sugar levels rising to high. Both my dad and granddad had diabetes and I really want to avoid that.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    catscats222 wrote: »
    not an answer: if you are over 50, careful with the high fat diet
    too much saturated fat can raise cholesterol numbers and cause heart problems.
    here is a guide that lets you know what % of diet you can have
    http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/high-cholesterol-risks-top-2-dangers
    make sure you focus on the good fats from avocados, and fish
    i also focus on getting high input of complex carbs which are ok
    staying away from too many added sugars
    there are also studies that the low carb diets do not work for the long-run
    http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20359381,00.html
    i could not live without my quinoa and beans - high carb and filling as heck- low fat

    You're right. Not an answer to the question asked.
    And I'd bet not accurate either.
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